The William Hinds Prescod collection was auctioned in 1861. A copy of the catalogue is held by the National Gallery. 'NGA28/2/21, William Hinds Prescod Collection Catalogue 9 Apr 1861. Photocopy of the posthumous sale catalogue of W.H. Prescod’s collection (comprising of pictures, sculpture, busts, vases, furniture and 300 volumes of books) on 8-9 Apr 1861.'
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Collector?
Yes
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Dispersal Year
1861
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1781 - 1830
Member of the Baillie of Dochfour family who had numerous mercantile connections in the West Indies. The compensation for Baillie's Bacolet in Grenada was awarded to the trustees of her marriage settlement. Grand-daughter of Colin Roy Campbell of Glenmure. Apparently a victim of the quack doctor John St John Lang of Harley Street in 1830.
Document comprises 4 parts, written recto and verso across 5 folios: 1. An inventory and valuation of enslaved persons at Windsor Estate, St Elizabeth parish, Jamaica, 1814. 2. An inventory and valuation of enslaved persons at Williamsfield settlement, St Elisabeth parish, Jamaica, 1814. 3. An inventory of animals at Windsor Estate, St Elizabeth parish, Jamaica, 1814. 4. A cover note outlining the contents of the document.
